About ZEST Hotel & Resort Ibiza ZEST Hotel & Resort is where dynamic energy meets effortless luxury. From vibrant days by the pool to elegant evenings under the stars, ZEST pulses with movement, music, and connection. Here, pleasure is an art, and every stay is an unforgettable experience.

ZEST Hotel & Resort is a new luxury resort in Cap Negret, Ibiza, scheduled to open in April 2027. With 206 rooms and seven villas, destination dining, wellness facilities, and a Beach Club, we are building a team that will bring warm, thoughtful hospitality to every part of the guest experience.

As we prepare for opening, we are looking for an exceptional Executive Chef to join our Executive Leadership Team and help shape the culinary identity of this landmark resort.

Reporting to the Director of Food & Beverage, the Executive Chef will have overall responsibility for the culinary strategy, food quality, and kitchen operations across the resort.

Working closely with the Food & Beverage leadership team and wider resort stakeholders, you will help define and deliver the culinary vision of ZEST across restaurants, bars, Pool Club, in-room dining, banqueting, and special events. You will play a key role in translating the ZEST brand into exceptional dining experiences while balancing creativity, operational excellence, team development, and commercial performance.

Develop and deliver the overall culinary vision and food strategy for ZEST Hotel & Resort Ibiza.

Champion local, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients, building strong partnerships with Ibizan and Balearic suppliers and producers.

Lead all culinary operations across restaurants, bars, Pool Club, in-room dining, events, banqueting, and employee dining facilities.

Drive food quality, consistency, creativity, and presentation standards across all outlets.

Manage food costs, labor productivity, purchasing, inventory controls, and departmental budgets to achieve financial objectives.

Support resort events, VIP experiences, brand activations, and special culinary collaborations.





Contribute to all pre-opening activities, including kitchen design reviews, equipment selection, supplier sourcing, training programs, and operational readiness planning.

Culinary degree or professional qualification in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field.

Significant leadership experience as an Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or senior culinary leader within a luxury hotel, resort, lifestyle brand, or high-end multi-outlet operation.

Demonstrated success managing multiple restaurants and diverse culinary concepts within a complex hospitality environment.

Strong understanding of Mediterranean cuisine, local sourcing, seasonality, and international food trends.

Proven experience developing successful restaurant concepts, menus, and guest dining experiences.

Strong commercial acumen with expertise in food cost management, labor control, purchasing, budgeting, and profitability.

Previous hotel or resort pre-opening experience is highly desirable.

In-depth knowledge of HACCP, food safety regulations, and Spanish/EU compliance requirements.

Fluent in English and Spanish.

Valid EU work authorization or the appropriate Spanish work permit.

Passion for exceptional food quality and guest experiences.

Strong commercial and business acumen.

Benefits At ZEST, we believe exceptional culinary experiences are at the heart of unforgettable hospitality. As Executive Chef, you will have the opportunity to create and lead a food program that becomes a defining part of the guest experience and a benchmark within Ibiza's luxury hospitality scene.

Be part of a pre-opening project and shape the culinary identity from day one.

Creative freedom to develop concepts, menus, and experiences that reflect the ZEST brand.

Opportunities for professional growth, development, and industry recognition.

Employee recognition and engagement initiatives that celebrate success and performance.

The opportunity to make a lasting impact on one of Ibiza's most exciting luxury hospitality destinations.

This is far more than a traditional Executive Chef role.

ZEST Hotel & Resort Ibiza is an equal opportunities employer.

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